Vertical Spreads
A Vertical Spread is an options strategy in which options are bought and an equal number of options of the same type (Puts or Calls) are sold with different strike prices, but with the same expiration date.
Don’t Forget Your Shorts
I've recently written about the popular strategies of Straddles and Strangles. For the most part, they were discussed from the long side. Obviously, there is another side to this story, and that is the short side, selling the Straddle or Strangle.
The Strangle – A Killer Trade
Like the Straddle, the Strangle is a strategy to be used when we expect the stock to make a large move, but we're not sure in which direction the movement will take place.
Straddles – For when you’re not sure
In options trading have you ever thought about different types of spread strategies? Why woud you want to spread? In this article we look at the benefits of this options trading style.
Expiration Cycles
The 3rd Friday of the month, commonly referred to as expiration Friday. Some brokers require this notification before that time if you intend to sell, some as early as 3:30, so be careful!
Getting to Know Volatility
Everyone probably has an intuitive feel what volatility means, for example looking at a chart you can instantly see which stock is more volatile - or can you?
Option Symbology
Okay, so it probably won't make you rich knowing more about option symbols than 99 percent of the non-professional options traders out there, but it will keep you from making mistakes when dealing with your broker, and in some circles, can make you a hit
The Greeks are Coming
We know there are American options and European options, but what about the "Greeks" and how do they fit into options trading?
If You Haven’t Traded Options Before: It’s Worth Another Look
What accounts for the increase in options volume? While banks and institutions have been using exchange traded options for many years, the general public is beginning to see that options don't have to be risky .